26.9. United Kingdom.-Thirtyseven scholarships offered by the Government of the United Kingdom for 1965-66 against 67 nominations made have been utilised. Sixty seven nominations for about 40 scholarships for 1966-67 have also been made.

26.10. United Kingdom Teacher Training Bursaries.-Eighteen Teacher Training Bursaries offered by the Government of the United Kingdom for 1965-66 have been utilised. Fifty six candidates have been nominated against 50 nominations asked for Bursaries offered by the Government of the United Kingdom for 1966-67.

C. SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED By FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS/INSTITUTIONS/ ORGANISATIONS

27. During 1965-66, 395 offers of fellowships and scholarships have been received from Foreign Governments/Institutions and Organisations. A countrywise account of these is given below :

27.1. Austria.-The Austrian Government offered six scholarships for 1965-66 for post-graduate studies in science/humanities and medicine. Three of the selected candidates have since left for Austria. Two have declined the offer while one has not been approved by the Austrian Government. An offer of 4 scholarships for 1966-67 has been received and is being processed.

27.2. Belgium.-An offer of 5 fellowships was received from the Government of Belgium for postgraduate studies during 1965-66 in science, humanities and agriculture. Three of the selected candidates have left for Belgium. The remaining candidates are yet to be approved by the Belgian Government.

27.3. Czechoslovakia.-An offer of 5 scholarships for post- graduate studies in science, engineering, humanities and fine arts during 1965-66 was received. AD the selected candidates have been asked to join the course commencing from February, 1966.

27.4. Finland.-Against the offer of 2 scholarships from the Government of Finland, one scholar has already gone and is undergoing training in Paper Technology in Finland.

27.5. France (For Higher Studies).-The Government of France offered twenty scholarships for Indian Nationals for higher studies during 1965-66 in humanities, science, technology, fine arts, agriculture, medicine, architecture and town planning and veterinary science. Of these 20 candidates, 12 have already gone. Of the remaining eight, two declined the offer on personal grounds and the remaining six candidates are likely to go during the next few months.

27.5.1. For Specialised Training.-The Government of France, offered 32 scholarships for Indian Nationals for specialised training during 1965-66 in archaeology, museology, medicine, public health services, applied scientific research, radio, television, cinema, statistics, general planning, French language, archives, organisation and methods of teaching of scientific/technological/educational subjects, mathematics, entomology, engineering and technology. Of the 32 scholars, approval in respect of

31 candidates, has been received and the awards have been announced to them. Approval of the remaining candidate is awaited. Of the 31 candidates, 10 have already left for France. Finalized training programme of the remaining candidates is awaited.

27.5.2. For Specialised Training in Theatre, Arts and Music.- The Government of France have offered 2 scholarships for Indian Nationals for specialised training in Theatre, Arts and Music in France during 1965-66. Both the selected candidates have gone to France.

27.6. Scholarships offered by M/s. Demag A. G. Duisburg for Training in Iron & Steel Works (W.G.).-Out of the three scholarships offered for 1965, two scholars have already reached West Germany, and the third is expected to leave shortly.

27.7. Fellowships Offered by the German Academic Exchange Service for Advanced Work/Research 1965.-Out of the three fellowships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service authorities for post- graduate studies in West Germany for the benefit of ex-Indian scholars, only one could be utilised. One of the two remaining scholars declined the offer and the other proceeded to Canada on his own. The fellowship is of three months' duration.

27.7.1. An offer of 18 scholarships received for 1966 for advanced work and research/studies, in different scientific and cultural fields and humanities has been accepted, and nominations sent to the German Academic Exchange Service authorities. Their acceptance is awaited.

27.7.2. The German Academic Exchange Service have also offered sixteen scholarships for the benefit of teachers of seven specified universities, and one engineering college of degree standard at the rate of two from each university/college. The offer is under consideration.

27.7.3. One scholar has been selected against the offer of one scholarship received from the Federal Republic of Germany for training in Cartography in 1965-66. The selected candidate is expected to leave for West Germany shortly.

27.7.4. The German Academic Exchange Service offered 24 scholarships for 1965-66 for advanced work/research and studies in different fields. Out of 24 candidates nominated, 20 have already left for the Federal Republic of Germany, two are expected to leave during 1966, and the remaining two declined the offer.

27.8. German Democratic Republic Scholarships for Post- graduate Studies/Research, 1965.-Against the offer of ten scholarships, 5 scholars have already left for East Germany and 4 are yet to leave India. In the case of one candidate, acceptance of nomination by the German Democratic authorities is awaited.

27.8.1. German Democratic Republic Scholarships for Practical Training, 1965.-Against the offer of 30 scholarships received from the German

Democratic Republic authorities, all the 30 nominees have been accepted, by the host country. They were required to reach East Germany by 12th January, 1966.

27.8.2. German Academy of Physical Culture Leipzig Scholarships, 1966.-Three nominations were made under this scheme. Their acceptance is awaited.

27.8.3. German Democratic Republic Scholarships for Specialised' Training of Physicians, 1964-65.-Five scholarships were offered under the Scheme. Two of the five nominations made, have been accepted by the German Democratic Republic authorities so far. One of these 2 scholars has already reached East Germany. The other is expected to leave in 1966. Acceptance of the remaining 3 nominations by the German Democratic Democratic Republic authorities is awaited.

27.9. Hungary.-The Hungarian Government (Technical Assistance Board), originally offered 10 scholarships for 1965-66 for training of Indian Nationals in Hungary and subsequently increased the number to 14. Off these, 6 candidates have proceeded to Hungary and 3 will leave India in February, 1966. Final approval in respect of the remaining 5 candidates is still awaited from the Hungarian Government.

27.10. Iraq.-The Government of Iraq offered 4 scholarships for postgraduate studies. The selected candidates will proceed to Iraq as soon as their placements and the final approval of the Iraqi authorities are received.

27.11. Italy.-The Government of Italy have offered five scholarships in Architecture and Town Planning, Radio, Tele- communication and Industrial Chemistry for the year 1965-66. All the five selected candidates have gone to Italy.

27.11.1. Italian Institute for Economic Development (ISVE) Scholarships 1965-66.-The Italian Institute for the Economic Development (ISVE) offered three scholarships for Indian nationals for further studies/ specialisation in the subjects of Introduction to Development Problems; Methodological Instruments of Development; Development Policy, Co-ordination and Planning and Sectorial Analysis of Italian Economic Development. Two of the three selected candidates have gone. Approval of the third candidate is still awaited.

26.12. Japan.-Two offers of six scholarships each were received for 1965-66 and 1966-67 for post-graduate studies in Science, Agriculture, Engineering and Japanese language. Four of the candidates selected for 1965-66 have since left while those selected for 1966-67 are awaiting placement.

27.12.1. Research Institute of Electrical Communications Tohoku University, Japan.-Against the offer made by the Institute, 2 Indian

scholars were nominated during 1965-66. One scholar has left for Japan and the other is not likely to avail himself of the offer.

26.13. Netherlands.-An offer from the Government of Netherlands of 24 fellowships for 1965-66 and ten fellowships for 1966-67 was received for courses in Engineering and Social Sciences. Fifteen of the selected candidates for 1965-66 have left while those for 1966-67 are awaiting placement.

27.14. Norway.-The Government of Norway through the aegis of Norwegian Agency for International Development (NORAD) offered scholarships without any number specified for post-doctoral research in Norway. Out of the 5 candidates recommended by the Government of India, the Norwegian authorities approved two but only one has proceeded to Norway and the other has since declined the offer.

27.15. Poland.-An offer of five fellowships has been received for post-graduate course in Town & Country Planning in Poland for 1966. Selection has been finalised. The selected candidates were expected to commence their course by February 1966.

27.16. South Korea.-The candidate selected against the offer of a scholarship by the Republic of South Korea is expected to reach Seoul in January, 1966.

27.17. Spain.-The Government of Spain have offered one scholarship. The details of the fields of training are awaited. The offer is under consideration.

27.18. Sweden.-The Swedish Government acting through the Swedish International Development Authority offered ten fellowships for 1965-66 for post-graduate study/research in Technology, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Veterinary Science, Agriculture and Forestry. Of the ten selected candidates, eight have already gone and the remaining two will go next year.

27.19. Turkey.-Out of six candidates recommended by the Government of India, four candidates have been approved by the Government of Turkey. All the candidates were expected to reach Turkey in January, 1966.

27.20. U.A.R.-The UAR Government offered 15 scholarships for Islamic and Religious Studies in Arabic for 1965-66. The selected candidates will proceed as soon as their placements are finalised.

27.21. Unesco-Scholarships/Fellowships Programme, Thailand.- The offer of scholarships/fellowships has been received from the Government of Thailand for 1966 without any number specified for India. The offer is being processed for the subjects of Painting, Sculpture and Archaeology. Against their last year's offer four candidates were nominated by the Government of India, but the Thai Government have not accepted any of

them. They have instead extended the period of training for another term in respect of the previous year's candidate from India.

27.22. U.S.S.R.-The Government of the U.S.S.R. offered 50 scholarships for post-graduate studies/research and for training of teachers in Agriculture, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Russian Language and Literature and some selected branches of Humanities, Science, Engineering and Technology. Against the 50 scholarships offered by the Soviet Government under the above scheme 34 candidates have availed themselves of the scholarships and 16 selected candidates declined the offer. Of these 16 scholarships, 12 have been utilised by way of granting extension to 12 scholars already studying in that country under the previous schemes and 4 scholarships for Diploma course have bee granted to 4 Indian students who are already studying there.

27.23. U.S.S.R. (People's Friendship University, Moscow).-The People's Friendship University, Moscow offered 35 scholarships for Diploma courses in Engineering and Technology and five for Aspirantura courses. Accordingly the Government of India recommended 40 candidates and, kept 24 on the reserve list. The authorities at the Lumumba University approved 40 candidates. Out of them only 34 joined the University. In addition to these candidates one candidate was admitted against the quota of last year.

27.24. Apprenticeships offered by M/S Rolls Royce, Ltd., London (U.K.).-Under this scheme, seven apprenticeships (3 Graduate and 4 Engineering) offered by M/S Rolls Royce were utilised during 1965-66. The offer of seven apprenticeships have been received for 1966- 67.Selection is in progress.

27.25. Science Research Scholarship of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and the Rutherford Scholarship of the Royal Society (1966 Scheme). Science Research Scholarship of the Royal Commission, for the Exhibition of 1851 offered for the year 1965-66, has been utilised. The offer for the year 1966-67 has been received. Selection is in progress.

27.26. Imperial Relations Trust, U.K.-Two fellowships have been offered by the Imperial Relations Trust, U.K. for the year 1966- 67. The scheme is being processed.

27.27. Confederation of British Industry.-Under this scheme, 6 scholarships are offered every year for training of Indian nationals in various branches of Engineering in the British industries. Of the 6 scholars under the 1965 offer, 2 are already taking training in the U.K. The remaining 4 are expected to leave shortly. An offer of 6 scholarships has been received for 1966, and the selections are in progress.

27.28. British Council Scholarships.-The British Council offers ten, scholarships for study in the U.K. every year. Ten scholars are undergoing

studies in the U.K, under the, 1965-66 scheme. Offer of 10 scholarships for 1966-67 has been received and the selections are in progress.

SECTION III

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHEDULED CASTES, SCHEDULE TRIBES ETC.

A. SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME FOR POST-MATRICULATION STUDIES IN INDIA

28. The scheme provides for the award of scholarships to students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes and other economically backward classes for post-matriculation studies. The administration of the Scheme has been decentralised and it is now handled by the State Governments and Union Administrations on the principle laid down by the Union Government with the funds placed at their disposal by the Central Government. For the implementation of the scheme in 1965-66 funds amounting to Rs. 222 lakh were placed at the disposal of the State Governments and Union Administrations (This is in addition to the sum of Rs. 246.93 lakh to be given by the Department of Social Security).

B. OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHEDULED CASTES, SCHEDULED TRIBES ETC.

29. Under the scheme, 12 scholarships per year for study abroad are available to students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes and lower income group students. During 1965-66, 56 scholars of the earlier batches continued their studies abroad. Government has approved the continuance of the scheme from 1965-66 to 1969-70. Applications for 12 awards for 1965-66 have been invited.

C. PASSAGE GRANTS FOR SCHEDULED CASTES, SCHEDULED TRIBES, ETC.

30. Twelve Passage Grants.-Four each for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, 1 for denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes and 3 for lower income, group students are available every year for such candidates who are, in receipt of scholarships which do not provide free passage. During 1965-66, 9 passage grants have been sanctioned to students belonging to scheduled castes and lower income group and the case of 3 candidates are under consideration.

SECTION IV

PROGRAMME OF EXCHANGE OF SCHOLARS

31. With a view to promoting cultural relations with foreign countries, the Government of India have entered into agreements on the exchange of

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scholars with certain countries. Brief details of the programmes now in force are given in the following paragraphs :

31.1. International Association for Exchange of Students for Technical Experience.-Offers of 19 places for practical training abroad of Indian students were received under the I.A.E.S.T.E. Scheme, 1965-eight from West Germany, one from Spain, six from the U.A.R., two from Japan, one from Argentina and one from Yugoslavia. Fourteen candidates were duly selected by the Indian National Committee of the I.A.E.S.T.E.-seven for Germany, two for Japan, one for Spain and four for the U.A.R. Out of these only two candidates have so far been accepted by West Germany. They, however, expect to accept the remaining five by next summer. Japan has also given similar assurance. Spain has expressed her inability to accept the nominee this year. No reply has so far been received from the U.A.R.

31.1.1. Against the Government of India's offer of 35 places for the training of foreign students from the member-countries under the I.A.E.S.T.E. Scheme, 17 candidates were accepted. Out of these eight trainees, four from Germany, one each from Japan, the U.K., France and Denmark have undergone training in India during 1965. Two more trainees-one French and one German-are expected to come shortly.

31.2. Bulgaria.-Five candidates were nominated of whom three have been approved so far. They are likely to leave shortly. Approval of the remaining two is awaited.

31.3. Ceylon.-Nomination for two scholarships under the 1963- 64 programme was made and the same was approved by the Ceylonese Gov- ernment. Certain clarifications have been sought and offers will be sent to selected candidates after these are received.

31.4. Greece.-The Government of Greece offered two scholarships for 1965-66. The selected scholars are likely to leave for Greece shortly.

31.5. Poland.-The Government of Poland offered five scholarships for advanced courses in National Economic Planning. Candidatures of four were approved. Scholars are studying in Poland. Nominations against five scholarships for post-graduate studies/research have been sent and approval is awaited. Nominations for twenty five scholarships for practical training have been sent and approval is awaited.

31.6. U.A.R.-Under the Exchange Programme with the U.A.R., nomination of ten candidates has been sent and approval is awaited. Against one scholarship for a nominee of the Aligarh University, nomination has been sent. The approval of the Government of the U.A.R, is awaited.